The Peter Ward Memorial
Service Award
This award is typically presented on an annual basis on behalf of CEB-US to a person or persons who have provided loyal and dedicated service over a period of many years; both to CEB-US the breed club, and for the overall betterment of the Epagneul Breton Breed in the United States.
The Award is named in honor of and to commemorate the quiet, steady, loyal and generous service of the late William W. “Peter” Ward, who was a long time CEB-US member and supporter whose time, talents and generosity were pivotal in establishing the club as an advocate for the Epagneul Breton in the United States in the early years of the club.
Each annual recipient of the Peter Ward Memorial Service Award is selected and recommended by a committee of prior recipients of the coveted award. Since the inception of the award given on behalf of the membership of CEB-US, emphasis has been given to consideration of persons who have quietly labored and provided loyal and dedicated service to CEB-US and the Epagneul Breton community in the United States, often working behind the scenes in countless ways, without public recognition or accolade, but generously and unselfishly devoting their time and talents for the betterment of CEB-US and the Epagneul Breton.
Past CEB-US Recipients of the Peter Ward Memorial Service Award are as follows:
Dr. Cecil F. Whitaker, Jr.
2014
Columbus, GA
C. Frederick Overby
2017
Lumpkin, GA / Belgrade, MT
Jim and Fatmi Anders
2020
Chantilly, VA
Richard "Butch" Nelson
2023
Denton, MT / Sierra Vista, AZ
Lynda Kieres
2015
Stephensville, MT
R.L. Dalrymple
2018
Thomas/Ardmore, OK
Keith and Sue Beseke
2021
Welch, MN
Linda Rice
2024
Surprise, AZ
Reynald Lefebvre
2016
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Robert and Kim Olson
2019
Brookston, IN
Denine Ackerbauer
2022
Sun Prairie, WI